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Victoria Falls: Drug suspect ingests evidence in attempt to evade justice

Published

12 months ago

August 30, 2024

BY STAFF REPORTER

Victoria Falls police have arrested two individuals for selling drugs, and in a shocking turn of events, one of the suspects attempted to ingest the evidence upon arrest.

Lloyd Burati (33), the first accused, and Ronald Kukuwa (29), both from Mkhosana, have been charged with possession of specially restricted preparation without authority.

According to sources, on Thursday at around 7am, detectives received information that the first accused was in possession of dangerous drugs at his residence.

Upon arrival, detectives knocked on the accused person’s door, which was opened by Burati.

After introducing themselves and explaining their mission, Burati granted permission for a search. A systematic search led to the recovery of one sachet of suspected methamphetamine in his left trouser pocket.

However, Burati claimed he bought the drugs from Ronald Kukuya. At around 7:30am, Burati was seen with a US$20 note, proceeding to house number 5378 to buy drugs.

Police detectives followed him in a private vehicle, witnessing the exchange of money and drugs between Burati and Kukuwa.

When approached, Kukuwa ingested the sachets of drugs.

Cornered, Kukuwa led detectives to his room, where a transparent plastic paper containing suspected methamphetamine was found in a shoe-sized cardboard box on his bed.

Both accused were taken to the police station and will appear in court on Friday.

The total recovered methamphetamine weighed 210 grams, valued at US$1 050.

Hwange

Silibaziso Mlotshwa to be installed as new Chief Mvuthu

Published

3 days ago

August 13, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A historic installation ceremony is set to take place on Friday, as Silibaziso Mlotshwa, daughter of the late Chief Mvuthu, Nyangayezizwe Mlotshwa, is scheduled to take over as the new chief.

The installation comes after a prolonged dispute over the chieftaincy, which had been held up since Chief Mvuthu’s passing in 2014.

According to Paulos Ntini, the Prosecutor General at the Mvuthu’s monarchy, preparations for the ceremony are underway. “Preparations are going on well. So far, the road has been graveled to the homestead, and on Thursday, all the village heads, including myself, will be collecting gifts from the villagers for the ceremony,” he said.

The late Chief Mvuthu’s family had initially nominated his brother, Sanders Mlotshwa, as the successor in December 2014. However, Silibaziso challenged this decision in court, arguing that she was the rightful heir to the throne.

The dispute had resulted in Headman Bishop Matata Sibanda acting as the chief until now.

Chief Mvuthu was a respected traditional leader in Matabeleland North and chaired the Hwange Community Share Ownership Scheme. He was also a retiree of Hwange Colliery Company, having left his job in 2008 to take over the chieftaincy.

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Hwange Colliery Company to resume alcohol monitoring program

Published

4 days ago

August 12, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

Hwange Colliery Company Limited has announced that its Alcohol Monitoring Program will officially resume on Wednesday, across all areas.

According to a memo , the program is a critical part of the company’s commitment to safety, health, and productivity. It is implemented in line with the company’s workplace policies and legal obligations.

The memo stated that ensuring a substance-free work environment, especially in high-risk areas, is essential to the wellbeing of all employees and the overall performance of the organization.

All employees are expected to comply fully with the requirements of the program. Testing will be conducted randomly and routinely as stipulated in the Alcohol & Drug Monitoring Procedure (SHEQP 2.09).

The memo also warned that appropriate disciplinary procedures will apply in cases of non-compliance or policy violation.

Hwange

Teacher sentenced to 15 months for assaulting student with wooden stick

Published

3 weeks ago

July 28, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A Hwange Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a 27-year-old teacher, Shyleen Nenduva, to 15 months imprisonment for brutally assaulting a 15-year-old grade 7 student.

According to court records, on July 9, Nenduva from Gwai, struck the student several times on the back with a wooden stick, punched him once in the chest, and violently pushed him onto a desk. The assault resulted in the student sustaining a swollen and painful right elbow.

The court heard that the incident occurred after the student misbehaved outside the classroom, prompting Nenduva to caution him. However, a misunderstanding ensued, leading to the physical altercation.

In sentencing Nenduva, the court suspended 6 months of the imprisonment term for 5 years. The remaining 9 months were suspended on condition that Nenduva performs 315 hours of community service.